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Weekly Streaming Tips: Science Fiction, War-themed Content, and a Homage to Fassbinder
Apple TV+ and Prime Video are launching new shows that offer a unique blend of comedy, drama, and biographical elements.
In the science fiction comedy series "Murderbot," Alexander Skarsgård plays a reprogrammed killer robot. Despite his original mission to protect humans and carry out potentially lethal tasks, the cyborg has hacked himself and now prefers to watch series and oversee his human charges, deeming them incompetent and irritating. As he navigates through a series of dangerous assignments, the android's sarcastic commentary on human behavior is a highlight, providing amusing moments throughout the series. "Murderbot" is based on the book series "The Murderbot Diaries" by Martha Wells and will be released every Friday until July 11.
British Oscar-winner Kate Winslet stars in "The Photographer," a biographical drama that tells the story of Lee Miller, an American war correspondent famous for her images of the Second World War horrors in the liberated concentration camp Dachau and Adolf Hitler's former apartment. Alexander Skarsgård, Marion Cotillard, and Andy Samberg co-star in this powerful film, which sheds light on the horror and senselessness of war, making it a poignant addition to Miller's legacy. "The Photographer" is currently available on Prime Video.
Arte honors German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder on the 80th anniversary of his birth by showing two of his most important films, "Lili Marleen" and "The Marriage of Maria Braun," along with a documentary feature, "Hanna Schygulla." Both films are considered Fassbinder's most elaborate cinematic productions, offering unique insights into National Socialism and post-war era Germany. The documentary offers a personal look at one of Fassbinder's favorite actresses, Hanna Schygulla, making it a must-watch for fans of Fassbinder's work.
Lastly, Freud - Beyond Belief stars Anthony Hopkins and Liv Lisa Fries in a fictional meeting between Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, discussing love, faith, and the future of humanity. The film highlights a crucial question for both men: Is there a God? Freud - Beyond Belief is based on a play and has been available on MagentaTV since May 20.
For those interested in content set during the Second World War, the Smithsonian Channel, AMC, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), The MOVIES Network, The Roku Channel, and Amazon Prime Video are the primary sources offering such programming. While Apple TV+ does not feature any WWII-themed shows, its current lineup includes the humor-filled "Murderbot," which is worth checking out.
[1] Smithsonian Channel's WWII-themed content marathons air during Memorial Day weekend 2025, featuring various aspects of the Second World War.[2] AMC airs Band of Brothers, a prominent WWII miniseries, as part of its Memorial Day programming.[3] TCM and The MOVIES Network provide classic war movie marathons featuring WWII films such as The Desert Rats (1953), Decision Before Dawn (1951), and Tora Tora Tora (1970), which depict events around the Pearl Harbor attack.[4] The Roku Channel hosts the miniseries WWII: The End, an WWII-themed show available to stream on Roku devices.[5] Amazon Prime Video has an extensive catalog that includes war movies and shows related to various conflicts, including WWII-related content.
The Commission, in its consultation on the draft legislative proposal for a directive on the protection of employees against risks related to exposure to chemical substances, might consider the use of technology in monitoring and controlling such risks, as seen in the science fiction comedy series "Murderbot" on Apple TV+. Meanwhile, for those seeking entertainment outside of technology and science fiction, the biographical drama "The Photographer" showcasing the life of war correspondent Lee Miller is available on Prime Video.
